3rd Shift Mold Tech Job Muscatine area,Iowa USA,Manufacturing / Production

THIS POSITION HAS FUNCTIONAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Position Summary

The Mold Tech will report to the Shift Supervisor any special instructions to ensure production is operating and quality standards are being maintained. The Mold Tech will lead by example and will perform supervisory tasks such as designating Packer / Handlers and other team members to proper locations to meet production schedules. In performing these responsibilities, associates are to work safety, efficiently, and cooperatively in a manner that demonstrates team member involvement.

The Mold Tech works with the Shift Supervisor to operate, troubleshoot, document, and communicate on all equipment that is not performing within specifications.

Key Functions & Responsibilities

Set up machines for operation, change material and color to meet production schedules

Must have a technical understanding of process and raw materials used.

Keep supervisor/management informed of all problems.

Start up machines and monitor quality at start up.

Make appropriate adjustments to machines to maintain efficient production levels and document appropriately.

Respond to QA Techs by adjusting machines to maintain appropriate sizes and standards.

Oversee proper packaging procedures

Review production schedules and ensure machines are running production to meet customer demands

Respond to alarms and/or requests for assistance to correct machine malfunctions and/or Packer/Handler problems.

Use proper Lockout/tagout procedures

Coordinate with Quality Assurance and Maintenance Departments concerning machine operations and malfunctions

Inspect scrap to prevent any usable product from being ground and record scrap numbers

Be able to do the packer/handler job to assist with relief breaks

Assist with Material Handling

Keep the floor stocked with materials required for production (fitments/handles/labels/tape, etc....)

Maintain a safe working environment

Responsible for ensuring quality and housekeeping standards are maintained.

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

Will need to cover for the supervisor in his absence.

Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints by taking to supervisor to resolve problems.

Required Experience, Skills, & Abilities

Extensive knowledge of injection molding machinery and processes to include mold set-ups, trouble shooting and exposure to maintenance problems

Maintain efficient production levels in a fast-paced environment

Must be able to identify alpha / numeric product codes

Knowledge of mechanical inspection techniques and practices

Preferred Experience, Skills, & Abilities

Read and comprehend complex, detailed instructions and correspondence.

Write simple correspondence.

Apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed written or verbal instructions.

Deal with problems involving variables in standardized situations.

Add, subtract, multiply and divide, in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

Key Behavioral Traits for Success

Commitment to Task:
Able to take responsibility for actions and outcomes and persist despite obstacles; give dedication to the position; demonstrate dependability in difficult circumstances and show a sense of urgency about getting results.

Communication:
Able to clearly present information through the spoken or written word; read and interpret complex information; talk with internal / external customers; listen well.

Customer Focus:
Able to demonstrate a high level of service delivery.

Ethics/Social Behavior:
Understands and integrates legal, ethical, and social considerations into decisions and behaviors.

Flexibility/Adaptability:
Able to remain open-minded and change opinions on the basis of new information.

Organization of work / Attention to detail:
Arranges and prioritized activities, time and allocation of resources in setting realistic and measurable goals

Decision Making & Problem Solving:
Able to act in solving problems while exhibiting judgment and a realistic understanding of issues; able to use reason, even while dealing with emotional topics; review facts and weigh options.

Professional /Job/ Business Knowledge:
Demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of own job.

Quality/CIP:
Able to maintain high standards despite pressing deadlines

Teamwork/Networking:
Effectively works with others within and outside department.

Training Requirements

See Training Matrix

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Benefits

When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision plans
Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per…